Yukito Kunisaki sets out on a quest to find the Winged Maiden, a legendary tale passed down from his mother. During his travels, he performs puppet shows to collect money but ends up in a small town longer than he intended after meeting a girl named Misuzu who invites him to stay with her. As he becomes more involved in the town, Yukito befriends locals and learns about their struggles. He decides to put his search for the Winged Maiden on hold to help those around him. Despite this, his feelings for Misuzu and attachment to the town grow stronger. Will Yukito ever find the Winged Maiden or has she been closer to him than he thought?